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redrat 08-25-2007 12:19 AM

what are these for ?
 
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What are these spacers in the first picture? (the one between the alingment shims and the frame) do they come with the drop spindels or drop springs to make the suspinsion geomitry correct? Look in the second picture and they are not on a stock set up. Im ready to put the front end back together, but im using drop spindels and drop springs. I want to make sure i get this right the first time. Thanks for the help guys.

SCOTI 08-25-2007 12:23 AM

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They're just that..... spacers for alignment. Using them reduces the number of shims required when aligning a vehicle that's been lowered w/drop or cut springs.

Mr79C10 08-25-2007 06:30 AM

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SCHAWEEEEEET,, Where do I get a set?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/5...lsize/pass.jpg

Mr79C10 08-25-2007 06:32 AM

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Question...... Can those bolts be replaced with longer ones? Im thinking since I went the LCA route I might need just a wee bit extra tweak out of it..

redrat 08-25-2007 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10 (Post 2325455)
Question...... Can those bolts be replaced with longer ones? Im thinking since I went the LCA route I might need just a wee bit extra tweak out of it..

Yes they can be replaced. I kept the long bolts when I took that k-member apart. The bolts are about 1/2 longer. The good thing about that spacer is it ties them both together. It makes it stroger in my opinion.

redrat 08-25-2007 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10 (Post 2325454)
SCHAWEEEEEET,, Where do I get a set?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/5...lsize/pass.jpg

Just a sugestion.. You may want to move the square washer with the one round side out to the upper controle arm shaft. The round side of the washer fits int the grove in the shaft. I just noticed this problem on mine as well.

Mr79C10 08-25-2007 05:19 PM

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Ummm,, oh yeah, your right,,, Hmmmm, project for a weekend around the corner.

swissfacade 08-26-2007 09:19 AM

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You might want to look into A-arm spacers (aluminum) it is what all of the racers use, I would think if it is strong enough for racing it should be ok for street use. You just need to know what the bolt center is and the thickness you want. Here is one of many websites that sell them. Hope this helps? John

http://www23.serrahost.com/servlet/y...t-up+Equipment.

Mr79C10 08-26-2007 01:36 PM

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Like this http://www.quickcar.net/chassis/images/56-124%201.jpg


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